Thanks Kevin! That's great info. Unfortunately, Stone, Lagunitas, and Mendocino are off the table for us, and you're right--Russian River doesn't have the capacity--and I see Bear Republic has a limited lineup, especially in 6pks. You know your stuff!
Thanks Kevin! That's great info. Unfortunately, Stone, Lagunitas, and Mendocino are off the table for us, and you're right--Russian River doesn't have the capacity--and I see Bear Republic has a limited lineup, especially in 6pks. You know your stuff!
Yep, I'll have to dig up Kevin's analysis next time I'm out in Cali.
Hey, next time you're in-state, let me know. I'd love to have a few brews.
Thanks! And anyone that went to UVA and knows about Tupper's Hop Pocket is okay in my book.
Given that Lagunitas is off the table, my vote goes to Firestone Walker or Green Flash. My heart and taste buds say Green Flash but as I said, FW beers seem to appeal to a mass audience and they offer a nice range of beers, including English styles. Let us know how things go. My wife and I are always thinking about moving back east, so the more west coast beers available, the happier we'll be.
It will be a year or more until I'm brave enough to attempt trans continental travel with a toddler!
I feel your pain. We have a 3 YO and 15 month old and make the flight back east a minimum of 3 times/year. We always take the red eye going east and sacrifice our own sleep but it works well for them.
Just a random MSN "top 20" feature but hey, it gets this fine thread back on top:
http://specials.msn.com/A-List/Life...cumentid=29366413&imageindex=1' rel='nofollow
Some of my faves but so many great breweries left out...I know it's MSN but c'mon!...no Russian River, Lagunitas, (insert your fave). No surprise to see Dog Fish, Stone or Victory and nice to see Port (one of my faves) and Allagash on the list. But Saranac? Really?
Anybody seen any of the latest 120 Minute out in the wild? I'm going to be in the Washington, DC area in about 10 days and hoping to get my hands on one.
Is this 120 Minute with Brett added?
They just started delivering a lot of new beers to my local Publix. I had left this Publix due to the poor beer selection but they may be reeling me back in. I tried some Dale's Pale Ale (Colorado) this past weekend - it was in a can so I was a little reluctant (and it cost $9.99). This is the only good beer that I can remember drinking that came out of a can. 6.5% abv and went down really smooth. Definitely will be going in the rotation .
Still hunting for Lagunitas around these parts (Buford, GA). If anybody knows a place to purchase, please let me know.
Not that I'm aware.
What does "out in the wild" mean then?
They just started delivering a lot of new beers to my local Publix. I had left this Publix due to the poor beer selection but they may be reeling me back in. I tried some Dale's Pale Ale (Colorado) this past weekend - it was in a can so I was a little reluctant (and it cost $9.99). This is the only good beer that I can remember drinking that came out of a can. 6.5% abv and went down really smooth. Definitely will be going in the rotation .
Still hunting for Lagunitas around these parts (Buford, GA). If anybody knows a place to purchase, please let me know.
Sorry, was wondering if that was the mix-up. I'm not familiar with the wild styles. I just meant out in the real world, as the 120 Minute has been so elusive for so long.
I've been able to find 120 minute fairly easy across the border in Hudson. Keep in mind 120 minute is brewed a few times a year so you may or may not find it throughout the full year.
Though it seems like on the DFH website that they've had trouble lately keeping up with demand.
Well, they've just recently begun putting out their first 120 Minute in about a year and a half, IIRC, and my understanding is they've pulled out of Wisconsin.
Oh yeah, I forgot that they pulled out of Wisconsin. 120 is an interesting beer that you should definitely try. I am kind of hot/cold on it. I have to be in the mood for it. Sometimes the alcohol and sweetness can be a bit overbearing.
Had a couple 21st Amendment Hop Crisis last night. It's an IIPA, aged on oak. Reminiscent of Southern Tier Unearthly - or the oak-aged Unearthly, I suppose. Good stuff, and a good value, given that Unearthly is only available in bombers around here.
^Whoa, that sounds good. What is IIPA?
Indian India Pale Ale?
Independent IPA?
double I PA?
If it's double, it reminds me of the character from Idiocracy: Upgrayedd, spelled thusly with the double D to represent a double dose of his pimping (an American Pimp reference).
They just started delivering a lot of new beers to my local Publix. I had left this Publix due to the poor beer selection but they may be reeling me back in. I tried some Dale's Pale Ale (Colorado) this past weekend - it was in a can so I was a little reluctant (and it cost $9.99). This is the only good beer that I can remember drinking that came out of a can. 6.5% abv and went down really smooth. Definitely will be going in the rotation .
Still hunting for Lagunitas around these parts (Buford, GA). If anybody knows a place to purchase, please let me know.
Tried a new one last night, Firehouse Brewing Hops on Rye. 75 IBU and 7.5%, very spicy and bitter but quite nice. I really enjoyed it. Probably a better rye/IPA than Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye.
Also saw another new IPA but didn't get a change to try it-maye I will this weekend. Breweries have been very creative with IPA names and this one is the best I've seen in a few months....Caldera Brewery (out of Oregon) Hopportunity Knocks. Great name.
I've noticed a lot of the beer makes now are trying to incorporate "Hop" cleverly into their beers like Hoptical Illusion etc.
There are so many good IPA's on the market, good marketing gets beer in mouths.
By the way, we fly out to VA for 10 days next Thursday. I'll have a Dominion Pale Ale for you. But first stop, Blue Mountain Brewery outside Charlottesville...Full Nelson Pale Ale here I come, then on to some Tupper's Hop Pocket in Williamsburg.
I envy those of you who have daily access to Founders' brews.
Red's Rye and Centennial IPA are amazing, as is their Porter.